Trump-Backed WLFI Tokens Unlock Sept 1 Pushing Valuation Over $40 Billion

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- Trump-backed WLFI tokens unlock Sept 1, potentially pushing World Liberty Financial’s valuation over $40 billion as early investors gain 20% of allocations.

- Tokens sold at $0.015-$0.50 in early rounds create investor advantages, with 5% of total supply unlocked via a compliance-driven "Lockbox" system.

- Perpetual futures trade at $0.40-$0.42 on major exchanges, valuing Trump’s 15.75B tokens at over $6 billion if spot markets align.

- Political scrutiny grows amid concerns about conflicts of interest, as DT Marks DEFI LLC’s holdings could exceed $9 billion post-unlock.

- Project faces regulatory and market tests while promoting USD1 stablecoin and hinting at a Coinbase listing to expand its Trump-aligned financial influence.

World Liberty Financial is preparing for a major milestone as its Trump-backed WLFI tokens are set to unlock for early investors on September 1, potentially pushing the project’s valuation over $40 billion. The project announced that participants from the first two funding rounds will gain access to 20 percent of their token allocations, with the rest subject to governance decisions. Tokens in these early rounds were sold at $0.015 and $0.50, respectively, offering early investors a substantial edge before broader market access [1].

The unlocked tokens represent approximately 5 percent of the total supply. Founders, advisors, and staff tokens, however, remain locked. This staggered release aims to manage market dynamics while ensuring continued compliance with regulatory frameworks [1].

To facilitate trading, an onchain “Lockbox” compliance system was activated on August 25. Most investors are approved for trading instantly, while others face additional verification based on jurisdictional requirements. In July, WLFI holders voted to make the Ethereum-based token tradable, a decision that aligns with the project’s broader market entry strategy [1].

Perpetual futures for WLFI have already launched on exchanges including Binance, Bybit, and OKX, trading between $0.40 and $0.42. At these levels, the fully diluted market cap would exceed $40 billion based on a total supply of 100 billion tokens. Should spot markets align with these prices post-unlock, the

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family’s holding company, DT Marks DEFI LLC, would hold assets valued at over $9 billion. Donald Trump himself owns 15.75 billion tokens, which at the current futures price would be worth more than $6 billion [1].

The political implications of the project are significant. Trump’s substantial stake has drawn scrutiny from opponents, who raise concerns about conflicts of interest. Earlier this year, efforts to impose additional oversight via the GENIUS Act—aimed at regulating stablecoins—did not fully materialize in the final version of the legislation. As the token unlock approaches, the project faces a test of whether robust futures trading will translate into strong spot market performance [1].

World Liberty Financial is also promoting its USD1 stablecoin and has hinted at a potential listing on

Coinbase
, alongside plans for a user loyalty program. The broader launch is expected to highlight both the financial scale and the political influence associated with the Trump-backed initiative [1].

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[1] Trump-Backed World Liberty Tokens Set for $40B Debut as Unlock Date Nears

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